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Communicate with clarity

A look at how practitioners can enhance their patient relationships.

NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are already struggling to access essential care.

Saying goodbye to NHS England: the profession responds

The government has announced that it will abolish NHS England and return management of the national health service to central government.

Dental college appoints trustee

Roy Bennett has been appointed as a trustee of the College of General Dentistry.

Ideas in immunity

Jacob Watwood explains the importance of good oral health.

Plans secured for UK-backed training at Chennai dental college

Discussions were held in Chennai, India in February 2025 to address the NHS dental workforce crisis. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) attended the meetings, following an invitation from the...

Urgent action needed to address childhood tooth decay

Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has...

An urgent response

A look at how to manage patient care prior to an emergency appointment.

Two-thirds of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”,...

Dorset MPs team up to tackle ‘dental desert’

Dorset Labour MPs have joined forces to push for more action to tackle the 'dental desert’ in the county.

Arthritis of the TMJ

Philip Silver discusses the impacts of a common condition.

Poster power

Zaki Kanaan highlights the importance of both print and digital marketing.